Arco della Pace — Attraction in Milan

Standing about 25 meters tall and 24 meters wide, this is a monumental Neoclassical triumphal arch located at the edge of Parco Sempione. It was designed by Luigi Cagnola and construction began in 1807 under Napoleon's rule, originally intended as the Arco delle Vittorie to celebrate his military victories. After Napoleon’s fall in 1814, construction halted. It resumed in 1826 under Emperor Francis I of Austria, who rededicated it to the peace established by the Congress of Vienna. The...

I stumbled upon Arco della Pace after wandering out of Parco Sempione, and wow—what a majestic surprise. You don't really expect to find something this grand just sitting there, wide open, like it's not even trying to impress you… but it does anyway.

The symmetry is stunning. The marble glows in the late afternoon light, and the bronze horses galloping up top give it this quiet drama, like they’re frozen mid-conquest. I sat at the base for a good half hour, just people-watching—joggers,...

Arco della Pace (Arch of Peace) is one of Milan’s most striking landmarks — often overlooked, but definitely worth the visit. Located at the edge of Parco Sempione, it’s a beautiful and peaceful spot to unwind, especially at sunset when the light hits the arch just right.

This grand neoclassical arch has a fascinating history. It was originally commissioned by Napoleon in the early 1800s to celebrate his victories and was meant to be the entrance to Milan from Paris. However, after...